Fast Progress on Grand Army Plaza Anti-Death Measures

Will the pedestrian safety enhancements to Grand Army Plaza make life there potentially longer than is currently the case? Given how quickly the work is being done, everyone will find out sooner rather than later. The Department of Transportation's plans--which are the result of hard work by the Grand Army Plaza Coalition--will include 11,000 square feet of new, landscaped pedestrian islands, a separated bike path, new crosswalks and pedestrian signals. There's a video of the official announcement last week over at Streets Blog. The work is clearly being fast-tracked, as crews were out over the weekend. One can only hope the work will make crossing the street at Grand Army Plaza safer. As anyone that's tried knows, it can be a harrowing experience.